It took extra time – and a few extra touches – but Alberth Elis struck in the 94th minute to put the Houston Dynamo past Sporting Kansas City in the Audi 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs Knockout Round.
Elis took a centering pass from Vicente Sanchez, tapped twice to set up a third-time-charmer and send Houston to the Western Conference Semifinals, where they'll take on the top-seeded Portland Timbers.
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Goals
- 94' – HOU – Alberth Elis Watch
Three Things
CHENTE MAGIC
: Ageless wonder
Vicente Sanchez
, whose season was previously most notable for a four-assists-in-three-games week from Sept. 23 to 30, subbed on in the 87th minute and created the game's lone goal with an impressive individual effort. Playing wide to the right, he avoided a sliding
Jimmy Medrandra
while keeping his dribble at the touchline to put a centering through ball at the feet of Elis, who found space and time enough for three touches before slamming home the winner.
Next Up
- HOU: Tuesday, Oct. 30 vs. Portland - Western Conference Semifinals (9:30pm ET | FS1, TSN Go, TVAS)
- SKC: End of season
